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MK08 HSD

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,688 mi
Last recorded95,688 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 HSD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 95,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 95,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 86,264 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 86,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 75,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 72,136 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 72,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 62,366 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 62,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working x1 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,591 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,220 miles

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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,190 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 29,427 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,632 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 22,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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MK08 HSD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK08 HSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK08 HSD registered?

MK08 HSD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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